工作研究
勤工助学
勤工助学 is a financial aid option offered to many Washington and Lee students as a part of their overall financial aid pack年龄. Students who participate in the 勤工助学 program can contribute to the university and local community while earning the money they need to help offset some of their everyday expenses. 勤工助学 isn’t just about funding; it also provides employment experience and is an excellent way to boost your future resume.
W&L currently employs over 600 students through the 勤工助学 program, offering employment in over 200 positions on and off campus. These positions include athletics, academic and administrative offices, 大学店, 库, and multiple areas off-campus in community-based organizations. Many positions exist that support and enhance a student’s specific educational and career goals.
通常, work-Study awards are $3000 for the academic year, which usually means a student needs only to work seven to nine hours per week to earn the full award. Supervisors understand that education comes first and will work with students to arrange schedules that do not interfere with coursework demands. The hourly rate for a 勤工助学 student can range from $12.00 to $13.00, based on the complexity of the position.
Students who participate in 勤工助学 during their time at Washington and Lee find that campus employment widens their perspective and helps build relationships with faculty and staff. Aside from being a source of income, 勤工助学 helps to develop critical thinking, 团队合作, time-man年龄ment skills, and essential professionalism.
If you have additional questions about the W&L 勤工助学 program, please contact Miranda Edwards, Student Employment Man年龄r, at studentemployment@wjxrbsyxgs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students who have been offered a 勤工助学 award (Institutional or Federal) on their financial aid notification are eligible to apply for a 勤工助学 position. Other students may request to be added to the program on a wait-list status.
通常, 勤工助学 awards are $3000 for the academic year, which usually means a student needs only to work seven to nine hours per week to earn the full award. Domestic students are permitted to work up to 29 hours a week, whereas international students may work up to 20 hours a week.
勤工助学 is an opportunity to earn up to the amount listed on your aid notification. You are paid an hourly rate for each hour your work. Students are paid every two weeks for hours worked during that period and may receive the funds either as a check or through direct deposit into their personal bank account. Direct deposit is highly recommended.
Supervisors understand that education comes first and will work with students to arrange schedules that do not interfere with coursework demands. Work schedules may be flexible throughout the academic year to accommodate departmental needs and student academic schedules and extracurricular activities.
The 勤工助学 hourly rate for a position may vary depending on the skill and experience required. For the majority of positions, the rate ranges from $12 to $13 per hour. Dining services positions pay $17.10/hr.
W&L currently employs over 600 students through the 勤工助学 program, offering employment in over 200 positions on and off campus. These positions include athletics, academic and administrative offices, 大学店, 库, and multiple areas off-campus in community-based organizations. Many positions exist that support and enhance a student’s specific educational and career goals.
Students who participate in 勤工助学 during their time at Washington and Lee find that campus employment widens their perspective and helps build relationships with faculty and staff. Aside from being a source of income, 勤工助学 helps to develop critical thinking, 团队合作, time-man年龄ment skills, and essential professionalism.